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• And that's usually done by teams of three, where they open the envelope and one person makes a stack
• If you were doing a hand count, you would have to have 500 different stacks.
• everybody, you're just counting them, you're not looking at the punch holes, and you'd have to turn the stack
• You have pictures of it showing ballot boxes not being monitored by two election officers as required

Bills: HB569, HB766, HB1638, HB2316, HB2773, HB2785, HB3113, HB3709, HB3775, HB4275

Keywords: early voting, ballot correction, voting rights, election integrity, mail-in voting, voter notification, HB 766, precinct chair, precinct chair candidate, ballot application, Texas Election Code, Section 172.021, election administration, candidate filing, party precinct chair, county party, political party office, email address, telephone number, confidential candidate information

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• And I think we monitoring this person.
• and stacks of documents.
• <03:06:20.720> and in a significant case with stacks and in a significant case with stacks
• and stacks<03:06:21.200> of<03:06:21.359> documents.
• So again, stacks of documents.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• in the past, and I would just ask you to recognize that the behavior coordinator on campus should monitor
• student to receive a subsidy for two IBC examinations rather than only one, incentivizing students to stack

Bills: HB6, HB120, HB210

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp products, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, Texas hemp law, hemp regulation, cannabinoid products, delta-9 THC, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, retail registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, youth access, minor sales

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• Committee purview, we want to make sure that the California Department of Education has the authority to monitor
• For those senators who might be monitoring or their staff, we have next.
• Senators who might be monitoring, or their staff, we have next up on the file order: Umburg, Perez, Weber
• I think the issue is that consumers are already really struggling with a food environment that is stacked
• I think the issue is that consumers are already really struggling with a food environment that is stacked

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And we're talking about a technology stack that hasn't changed since the early '80s.
• that hasn't changed since the stack that hasn't changed since the early<01:03:14.400> 80s.
• So, you know, it's again for us a matter of the software stack, you know, being expensive, being hard
• So, you know, it's again for us a matter of the software stack, you know, being expensive, being hard
• So, you know, it's again for us a matter of the software stack, you know, being expensive, being hard

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• <00:03:35.320> workers gait, or emotion, to monitor workers gait, or emotion, to monitor workers
• We are monitoring.
• We are monitoring.
• We are monitoring.
• We are monitoring.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So with that... ...there, perhaps stack their credentials into that associate's program.
• Folks are going to be monitoring this progression really closely, but at this point in time it seems
• We're very closely monitoring what's going inside the cask. And we're not going to stop there.
• The Government Accountability Office has been monitoring the cleanup efforts and showing the progress
• We've been monitoring these all around the country.

Keywords: 908, all

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• YOU CAN LOOK AT THE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY MONITOR.
• YOU CANNOT COMPARE A SMALL STACK OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PREMIUM RATES THAT IS ACTUALLY OPTIONAL HERE
• SHE SLOWLY BLED TO DEATH OVER 24 HOURS IN A ROOM WITH BROKEN MONITORING EQUIPMENT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I think, Chairman, we would want to make sure that we're involving the independent market monitor in
• And part of that is renewables are the cheapest resource in the system. ...stack. Yeah.
• I pointed out is that many people are living their lives not monitoring the status of their health insurance

Bills: SB388, SB455, SB917, SB925, SB1006

Keywords: dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules

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• It stipulates that if any monies remain from the appropriation for the probation electronic monitoring
• that in their high school, they had literally thousands of tampons and feminine hygiene products stacked
• Thousands of tampons and feminine hygiene products stacked up in the closet in the nurse's office, and
• There's just a board composition we will have to monitor.
• There's just a board composition we will have to monitor once that board is created. $10 million for

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

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• What we have seen, estimates of workload data and potential costs to the courts, we continue to monitor
• We continue to monitor and will work with the judicial branch should funding be needed in the future,
• This is critical and important, but we are going to continue to monitor the equipment that we have and
• It will continue to be monitored.
• And finally, it's essential to monitor the implementation of Prop. 36 with a robust data framework to

Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision presentations for the Office of Emergency Services, Judicial Branch, CDCR, and the Department of Justice, with the LAO offering comments and recommendations throughout. For Cal OES, the administration outlined funding for relocating the Red Mountain communications site, increased FEMA reimbursement authority, cybersecurity grants, next-generation 911 support, and a reduction to the Flexible Cash Assistance for Survivors of Crime program. Members raised concerns about VOCA backfill and disaster reimbursement, while the LAO recommended approving the 911 request with reporting, adding contingency planning for cybersecurity grants, clarifying the FEMA reimbursement language, and increasing reporting on emergency spending. For the Judicial Branch, the May Revision included funding for implementation of the Trial Nations Access to Justice Act, reductions tied to court facilities and employee benefits, and General Fund solutions such as a reduction to the pretrial release program, a reversion from the Trial Court Trust Fund, and elimination of the jury duty pilot program. The LAO cautioned that the pretrial reduction could affect detention and release decisions and recommended tighter legislative oversight over the trust fund transfer and reallocation language. Members questioned the impact of the pretrial cut, the lack of Prop. 36 court funding, and the rationale for the jury pilot elimination; the Judicial Branch said it was generally supportive of the budget as proposed. CDCR presented requests for roof repairs, fire alarm replacements, CalAIM-related costs, and trailer bill changes on incarcerated college students, mental health hiring, and tuberculosis testing, along with a planned prison closure by October 2026. The department also proposed reducing or delaying several items, including radio replacement, ADA improvements, COVID mitigation, and some facility upgrades, while adding a $125 million placeholder for consultant-driven operational savings. The LAO recommended rejecting or reducing several San Quentin-related proposals, questioned the staffing and contract medical requests, and urged more transparency on the consultant savings plan; members expressed concern about the realism of the savings targets and the potential legal or operational risks from delaying ADA and radio projects. For DOJ, the May Revision proposed ongoing funding and 44 positions to defend against federal actions, IT and accounting system upgrades, implementation funding for AB 1877, and a special fund loan. The LAO supported the KLETS connection but asked for a contingency plan if the new DMV link is delayed, noted that AB 1877 would not be fully implemented without additional funding, and recommended limiting and reporting on the federal accountability workload. Members questioned the size and permanence of the DOJ request, the use of the earlier $25 million special session appropriation, and the pace of federal litigation; DOJ said the new request would support ongoing litigation, expert assistance, and coordination across multiple cases and states.

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• year and you monitored year and you monitored that that that y<00:15:15.800> thank you<00
• Yeah, but my question is: are you monitoring it to make sure that they're using it and not, you know,
• And do you guys monitor—I mean, how is it divided?
• And do you guys monitor—I mean, how is it divided?
• And do you guys monitor—I mean, how is it divided?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• EVERYTHING WE DO IS MONITORED ESPECIALLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
• WITH AI IN PLACE IT BUILDS AND IT TRACKS YOU, IT IS MONITORING YOU ON AND ON.
• WHO WILL MONITOR ORGANS >> Sen. Rouson: THANK YOU MADAM CHAIR.
• WHO WILL MONITOR ORGANS HARVESTED IN AN ETHICAL MANNER? >> Sen.
• Trumbull: I AM SORRY, I DID NOT HEAR THAT QUESTION, WHO IS GOING TO MONITOR?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In the cost stack, where is the pilot program at?
• Well operators are required to install monitoring equipment to ensure the water they withdraw remains
• about the bill sweeping exemptions from permitting without providing districts the necessary tools to monitor
• However, to have an exemption like this, we want to make sure that we can monitor the impacts to overlying
• If we don't have permitting in place to help curtail that, and we're relying on monitoring through drillers

Bills: HB1523, HB2109, HB2694, HB3525, HB3898, HB4646, HB5188, HB5219, HB5320, HB5651, HB5655, HB5659, HB5662, HB5672

Keywords: aquifer conservation, Class V injection well, environmental regulation, groundwater protection, municipal water supply, temporary prohibition, water management, reservoir construction, state water plan, Texas Water Code, environmental impact, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, elections, vacancies, resignation, HB 3525, North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater permit, permit amendment

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• Monitoring and reporting rules, we have those already. We want to extend them.
• Recently at the ETC-C Carlsbad gas plant and Loving, I aimed that camera at the stacks.
• It requires accountability through monitoring, reporting, and enforceable standards.
• going at the in the EV market there's been lots of changes at the federal level but we've been monitoring
• Santa Fe and I've been here since the beginning of the session, and I'm able to, with my phone, monitor

Bills: SB12, SB36, SB92, SB120, SB133, SB151, SB18, SB96

Keywords: tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, quantum technology, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, journalism, local news

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• We focus on recruitment and retention of bilingual educators, support program monitoring and management
• That includes our monitoring visits and onsite visits for continuing improvement of the programs and
• However, in lieu of that, we make sure that we show up and do monitoring and that we ask the questions
• I heard monitoring of specific grants, in particular for the Hispanic Education Act, and I think that's
• LFC-sponsored legislation to make changes, to change the cap, to change the... ...allowance for stacking

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• That is the one that the rating agencies monitor the most.
• <00:23:55.280> the that the the rate agencies monitor the that the the rate agencies monitor
• The way we started is we just got all our work orders and stacked them up, and five of us would just
• The way we started is we just got all our work orders and stacked them up, and five of us would just
• the status of our continuously monitor the status of our 276<01:17:19.120> dams.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And then the board would also monitor and publicly report on the impact of policies on child outcomes
• I've had parents tell me they feel like they're signing away their parental rights with huge stacks of
• ><00:26:43.120> of<00:26:43.279> forms,<00:26:44.080> while rights with huge stacks
• of forms, while rights with huge stacks of forms, while providers<00:26:44.880> know<00:26:45.120
• The board envisioned in these recommendations would have explicit responsibility to monitor and publicly

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The presentation focused on Think Small’s recommendations for Minnesota child care licensing modernization, including a proposed three-tier system for early care and education: unregulated “trusted caregivers,” state-licensed health and safety programs, and “recognized” early care and education programs that would pursue board-approved quality pathways. Dr. Nicole Smarillo said the recommendations came from an extensive engagement process with providers and field experts, and emphasized that the goal is not deregulation but a right-sized system with clearer funding aligned to state expectations, a reduced and more health-and-safety-focused licensing framework, and a profession-led quality system with multiple pathways rather than a single rating model. A major recommendation was creating a Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education with real decision-making power, made up of providers, families, and experts. The board would set quality expectations, approve multiple recognition pathways, address professional qualifications, advise on funding and supports, and monitor policy impacts on child outcomes, supply, and workforce stability. Presenters said the current Parent Aware system would be replaced in this future model, and that programs would have a roadmap from health-and-safety licensing to a time-limited candidate status and then to recognized program status. Several providers testified in support of the framework. Shauna Maranovich said the process welcomed field voices and produced recommendations grounded in proximity expertise. Cindy Cunningham, a licensed family child care provider, said the proposal reflected provider feedback, supported a Minnesota-specific model, and would separate health and safety licensing from quality improvement while reducing fear-based enforcement. Maria Harms, a child care center operator, said current licensing is overly burdensome and that the board and multiple pathways would better reflect day-to-day practice and reduce silos across program types. Candace Yates of Child Care Aware of Minnesota supported aligning supports with quality pathways and said the system needs a shared floor for quality and more continuous, less fragmented support. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• They are actually critical for monitoring both the health of the birthing parent and the baby.
• They are actually critical for monitoring both the health of the birthing parent and the baby.
• , tracking vital signs, screening for complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, monitoring
• She had her pastor visit the hospital for a beautiful ceremony, and she had stacks of artwork prepared

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development heard testimony on several workforce-related bills, with most of the hearing focused on ESOL and apprenticeship legislation, followed by testimony on a four-day workweek pilot and paid prenatal leave. On ESOL, witnesses including the Boston Foundation, Skillworks, MassINC, MIRA, JVS Boston, Eastern Bank, immigrant advocates, employers, and legislators supported H.2080/S.1326, arguing that Massachusetts has a large backlog of limited-English-proficiency residents waiting for classes, that ESOL is essential to economic mobility and immigrant integration, and that the state needs a coordinated, statewide strategy with more vocational and workplace-focused English instruction. Testifiers cited long waitlists, fragmented delivery across agencies, labor shortages, and examples of workplace English programs helping immigrants gain jobs, advance careers, and support businesses. Committee members asked questions about how vocational ESOL differs from standard classes, and witnesses explained that it focuses on job-specific language and workplace scenarios. The committee also heard strong support for H.2085/S.1303, which would require more use of registered apprentices on public construction projects over $1 million. Labor leaders from the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and Massachusetts Building Trades, along with electricians and apprentices, said the bill would help apprentices complete training by ensuring enough job-site hours, expand access to good union careers, and strengthen the construction workforce for housing, infrastructure, and clean energy work. Several witnesses defended existing apprenticeship ratios and electrical licensing standards, warning against deregulation and emphasizing safety. Committee members asked about project thresholds and apprenticeship ratios, and witnesses said the bill’s phased apprentice-hour requirement was intended to cover most public projects under current cost conditions. The committee then heard testimony on S.1330, a four-day workweek pilot program. Senator Dillon Fernandez and Representative Shirley Arriaga described the proposal as a response to burnout, affordability pressures, and changing workplace norms, arguing that a pilot would let Massachusetts study whether shorter workweeks improve productivity, retention, and worker well-being. Witnesses said the model could help families balance caregiving and commuting while maintaining or improving output. Finally, the committee took testimony on S.1361, establishing paid prenatal leave. Parents, health advocates, March of Dimes, and others said paid leave would help pregnant workers attend critical prenatal appointments, reduce missed care, and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Several speakers shared personal stories about high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy loss, and the financial strain of taking unpaid time off. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and asked a limited number of questions.

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• ERTGs, electric rubber-tire gantry cranes, to more efficiently move the cargo throughout the yard and stack
• Together, these data sets support transportation planning, emergency management, environmental monitoring
• Agency management, environmental monitoring such as wetlands, infrastructure design, and many other use
• This is helpful, but to conduct asset management, perform design-level surveys, monitor wetlands, and

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard SB 356 by Senator Wright, which would create an opt-in framework allowing counties and municipalities to designate certain roads for utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) under local conditions, including driver licensing, insurance, and speed-limit restrictions below 55 mph. Senator Wright said the bill would give law enforcement clearer authority and mirror the local-option approach used for golf carts. Supporters included a retired Volusia County sheriff and county commissioner, who argued UTVs are safer than golf carts and are already being used on roads, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Honda warned that UTVs are designed for off-road use, lack federal safety standards, and pose crash and tire-blowout risks on public roads. Several senators raised safety concerns, especially about speed and crash severity, but the committee ultimately voted to report SB 356 favorably. The committee then held a lengthy discussion on seaport infrastructure and funding, beginning with a moment of silence for JaxPort COO and former FDOT employee James Bennett. FDOT presented data showing Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports generate major cargo volume, jobs, and economic impact, and described state funding programs such as FSTED, SPI, and the construction aggregate grant program. Port representatives from Port Everglades, PortMiami, Port Tampa Bay, and the Port of Palm Beach described record cargo and cruise activity, major capital projects, and the need for continued state and federal support for dredging, bulkheads, cranes, rail, and terminal expansion. Senators asked about ROI, trade shifts, intermodal connections, fuel and LNG availability, leverage and reserves, and operational risks such as flooding, sea level rise, and channel depth; port officials emphasized resiliency, private partnerships, and long-term master planning. The committee also confirmed appointees to the Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority and the Tampa Port Authority in one vote, with no objection. Finally, FDOT presented the statewide mapping programs work group report required by SB 1662, explaining that coordinated statewide use of LiDAR and aerial imagery could reduce duplication, improve emergency management and planning, and support insurance and storm-damage assessment. FDOT recommended a formal statewide coordination program, shared procurement and cost-sharing agreements, dedicated staffing, and statutory updates to Chapter 334 to support interagency agreements and recurring funding.